Description
Spathodea campanulata (Bignoniaceae). Fountain Tree, African Tulip Tree, Pichkari or Nandi Flame. The tree grows between 7 – 25 m tall and is native to tropical dry forests of Africa. It has large bright red flowers with the edges of the corolla lobes colored yellow. The flowering heads appear in circular masses with packed buds. The buds on the outer portion of the head open together, surrounding the inner buds. Sowing : Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-25C. Cover with peat or sand. Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: November 2021
